Ryan Anthony is a former member of the world–renowned Canadian Brass and now the Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Dr. A.J. Allen works for a large pharmaceutical company and his specialty is developing and improving drugs for children. I am proud to call both of them friends. They don’t know each other, but […]

I went to a concert recently. Trumpeting legend Vincent DiMartino was appearing with the University of Indianapolis Jazz Ensemble. Those of you who know Vince or have heard him play will understand when I say he played with flair, great taste and just enough bravura to remind you he is one of the great virtuosos […]

If you have ever been to a trade show, you know they can be “over the top” when it comes to the way companies display their wares. But a music convention has the added benefit of not only sights, but sounds – and lots of them! The NAMM Show is held every January in Anaheim, […]

Another video from our “In Their Own Words” series – unscripted, from the heart testimonials from some of our biggest fans! Hear David Fedderly, Principal Tuba of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (retired) talk about ChopSaver. Thank you, Dave! Dave Fedderly – Tuba, Baltimore Symphony (retired) “Hi this is Dave Fedderly. About ten years ago, some […]

Another video from our “In Their Own Words” series – unscripted, from the heart testimonials from some of our biggest fans! Hear band director John Evans explain why he recommends ChopSaver to all of his students. Thank you, John! Band Director John Evans “Hi there! John Evans from Webb City, Missouri, Webb City School District. […]

Another video from our “In Their Own Words” series – unscripted, from the heart testimonials from some of our biggest fans! Hear band director Bonnie Harmon explain why she recommends ChopSaver to all of her students. Thank you, Bonnie! Band Director Bonnie Harmon “My name is Bonnie Harmon. I’m a band director in Salem, Indiana, […]

Another video from our “In Their Own Words” series – unscripted, from the heart testimonials from some of our biggest fans! Hear Ryan Anthony, Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra talk about ChopSaver. Thank you, Ryan! “My name is Ryan Anthony, Principal Trumpet for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and I’m here to endorse ChopSaver. […]

Our recent trip to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic reminded us just how passionate ChopSaver fans are. So we are launching a new series called “In Their Own Words”, unscripted, from the heart testimonials from some of our biggest fans! First up, Tom Hooten, Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Julie Huffman, […]

(The ChopSaver story began with a random conversation I once had with one of my students who told my about the miraculous healing powers of an herb called Arnica. Well, it’s time we caught up with my student and dear friend Wesley Bullock.) Wes grew up singing in churches and later performing in school musicals.  When […]